"utility program" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: utility programs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} utility program (plural utility programs)
  1. (computing) any of a large range of software, often included with the operating system, that runs specific tasks associated with the computer or its environment Wikipedia link: utility software Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: utility programme [UK]
    Sense id: en-utility_program-en-noun-p2zq4WsU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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